Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

An online article from MindTools…

When you think of a “perfect leader,” what comes to mind?
You might picture someone who never lets his temper get out of control, no matter what problems he’s facing. Or you might think of someone who has the complete trust of her staff, listens to her team, is easy to talk to, and always makes careful, informed decisions.

These are qualities of someone with a high degree of emotional intelligence .

In this article, we’ll look at why emotional intelligence is so important for leaders – and how you, as a leader, can improve yours.

From the MindTools Leadership Toolkit